I am sure that you will agree that it is essential that maximum public benefit be derived from finite natural resources, ensuring that the wealth they generate supports economic transformation for the long term.
Discussing the benefits of North Sea resources for Scotland.
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My clear view is that, given the distribution of North Sea oil and gas resources, any such fund should be prioritised for offshore renewable opportunities and be ring-fenced to be focused on the north-east of Scotland.
India is a growing market, offering a golden opportunity for Scotland’s food and drink businesses, higher education sector, tourism and more.
It is vital that the economic benefits of our energy are felt here in Scotland and used to bring energy bills down, rather than flowing to the Treasury to plug more short term spending gaps.
This has meant that the people of Scotland have not fully benefitted from the wealth generated by our vast energy resources.
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